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10 Pet Friendly Houseplants (And 11 To Avoid)

african violet plant with purple flowers in flower pot

My 10 favorite plants safe for cats & dogs

Pets can find plants irresistible
When pooch and kitty are bored they may give themselves a task. How about I check out that plant? (sniff) The dirt sure smells good. (dig) Roots are fun. I'll try a nibble. (bite) Tasty. I wonder what the leaves taste like? (chomp) Yum.
closeup of silver heart plant
closeup of coleus plant
closeup of hens and chickens plant
pepperomia plant
good luck palm plant
friendship plant
closeup of prayer plant
aluminum plant
closeup of lemon balm plant
Top of page: African Violet
First row: Silver Heart, Peperomia, Prayer Plant
Second row: Coleus, Good Luck Palm, Aluminum Plant
Third row: Hens and Chickens, Friendship Plant, Lemon Balm
11 houseplants to avoid
Although any plant may upset an animal's stomach, these are among those known to be toxic to both dogs and cats and best avoided, according to the ASPCA.

Aloe
Calla Lily
Daisy
English Ivy
Iris
Jade Plant
Lavender
Lobelia
Mint
Paper White
Split Leaf Philodendron

When it comes to your pets and plants, it's easy to stay safe with a little investigation.
black and white cat curled up in tree planter
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